Michigan's Budget and Detroit in the Crossfire
Michigan's Budget and Detroit in the Crossfire  
Podcast: The MiddleGround Mic
Published On: Sun Oct 12 2025
Description: The stakes are high in Michigan — and compromise has never looked more dangerous. SUPPORT THE SHOW! CHECK LINKS BELOW!👉 Sign up for our newsletter for push alerts, transcripts & behind-the-scenes👉 https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletterIn this full episode of Finding the Middle: Local Edition, join Joe from The MiddleGround Mic as he dissects how Lansing’s $81 billion state budget is reshaping roads, education, marijuana policy, and Detroit’s very future.But that’s not all. We dive deep into Detroit’s crisis zones — poverty, child welfare, crime — and demand answers from those who say “we’ve got the middle covered.”Then, we pivot to the gridiron. The Detroit Lions are 4–1, riding a wave of momentum. But is their success built on grit or just good timing? We peel back the layers of Dan Campbell’s leadership, roster risks, injuries, and what it means for this season.⚡ What You’ll LearnThe untold cuts and concessions behind Lansing’s “bipartisan” budgetWhy roads and education got the spotlight — and who lost outHow Detroit communities will feel the ripple effectsThe Lions’ identity in the fire — leadership, adaptation, survivalWhy midpoints matter: the only place real change happens🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and stay loud. 👉 Sign up for our newsletter for push alerts, transcripts & behind-the-scenesThis is The MiddleGround Mic — No Left. No Right. Forward.Support the show